The Registrar of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Mr. Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, has urged the federal government to designate an agency to oversee the finances of public universities in the country. He argued that having different government establishments performing this function, as it is now, is retrogressive and could cause inconsistencies in their findings. Alfanla,…

The Federal Government has released N44 billion to partially settle outstanding pension rights for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The sum was paid into the Retirement Benefits Bond Redemption Fund account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The National Pension Commission (NPC) revealed that the sum will cover retirees verified and enrolled between…

Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi[/caption] Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are heading for a collision course with the federal government over the tenure extension of its Secretary General, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. The Guardian's reliable source confirmed that Dr. Sanusi may have been offered another three-year tenure extension, expected…

Lord Mayor of Leeds City, United Kingdom, Abigail Katung, has advocated a multi-dimensional strategy to boost education quality in Nigeria. Katung made the call while delivering the 22nd convocation lecture of the Igbinedion University, Okada, titled: “Education for national impact.” He underscored the need for quality education in Nigeria, citing systemic challenges such as inadequate…

The Federal Government has challenged universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to prioritise cutting-edge research and innovation for Nigeria to thrive in the knowledge economy. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, who made the call at a stakeholders’ event organised by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), urged institutions to…

Following the rising prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN) in Nigeria and the alarming financial strain it places on patients requiring dialysis, an expert has called on the Federal Government to subsidise dialysis costs and prioritise comprehensive care for individuals living with HIV. HIVAN is a kidney disorder directly linked to HIV, which can…

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mania Petroleum Marketing Company Limited, Dr Shina Amoo, has urged the Federal Government, 36 governors and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to declare a state of emergency on education. Amoo made the call on Wednesday shortly after he bagged a Ph.D. in Business Administration at the convocation…

Billions of naira have been declared lost following a fire that burnt down a warehouse belonging to the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA), yesterday, in Abuja. According to the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the warehouse contains training tools and other items worth billions of naira meant for the N-Power Programmes.…

The Federal Government has hinted on the plan to inaugurate National Addressing System Council, to drive Nigeria’s agenda on planning, economic/financial inclusion as well as effective national security, among others. The council will be inaugurated next year, according to a statement issued by Vice President Kashim Shettima’s office, yesterday, after a pre-meeting of the council…

The Federal Government has promoted 53,501 paramilitary officers of the agencies under the Ministry of Interior in 18 months. The Interior Minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said this during the decoration ceremony of promoted officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the paramilitary agencies…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development through technology trainings to improve Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. This position was reaffirmed by some stakeholders in government on Thursday at the three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Community Impact Summit & Hackathon in Abuja. The theme for the event was “ The role of technology, talent…

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has faulted the recent promotional exercise carried out across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the country. The association noted that just a few officers were promoted to the directorate level in the Education Ministry when compared to others. It said that in the entire…